The UK's Department for International Development (DFID) is supporting the government's ongoing relief work, channelling $1.8 million aid through UNDP.

The UK has also authorised DFID's own Chars Livelihoods Programme (CLP) to offer further reliefs in their operation areas in five districts in the northern region - Jamalpur, Sirajganj, Bogra, Gaibandha, Kurigram. Up to $1 million will be spent for this worst hit region by CLP.

Acting UK DFID Country Representative Sarah Sanyahumbi said, "We are keenly aware of the need for urgent action in bringing help for the many gravely affected by flooding. As a long-standing friend of the Bangladeshi people, the UK seeks to continue its partnership with the Government of Bangladesh, and to make sure that assistance reaches those who are most in need."

Bangladesh's Comprehensive Disaster Management Programme, jointly funded by the UK and UNDP, has been established to improve Bangladesh's capacity to manage natural disasters like floods significantly.

During the 2004 floods, UK assistance to the relief operation totalled £29 million. Every year, the UK contributes £120 million through DFID in support of Bangladesh's development programmes, making it the largest bilateral partner.